Signs Of Depression

Depression can manifest itself anywhere at any time. Depression can isolate the people who suffer from it, from everyone including the people that they love. There are some signs of depression that can give us an early indication if we or someone that we know is suffering from depression.

As depression causes us to withdraw from society the symptoms create a buffer zone between normal quality life and us. Besides isolating the sufferer depression contributes towards a deteriorating physical condition, disables our ability to function in society and it affects our emotional health as well.

To the outside observer the signs of depression can be seen as a form of withdrawal or agitation. For the individual who suffers from depression the signs of depression are an internal state of stress. Even though the signs of depression are the same, each person will react differently to depression symptoms.

In each individual the severity of the signs of depression can vary as well as the length of time. For depression to be diagnosed accurately the symptoms need to last for more than two weeks. Also the possibility that the symptoms may be another medical condition must also be investigated and ruled out before any treatment and medication is prescribed.

Weight loss which can attributed to the loss of appetite, or an increase in weight due to overeating, oversleeping, early morning awakening, difficulty in making decisions, concentrating and thinking are also signs of depression. Also there can be chronic unexplainable pains, stomach pains, headaches, thought of suicide and death.

Should you experience some or all of these signs of depression, it would be a good idea to consult with a trained mental health specialist to see what can be done to alleviate your suffering. You can also find out what you can do to prevent the signs from taking over your entire life.

Since depression can cause you to feel that living is pointless the idea of suicide might arise. However as depression can be treated successfully you need to get help as soon as you can and try to find some activity or social interaction where you can slowly rebuild your life. Depression does not have to rule your life. You have the means of destroying its hold on you. All that you need is to seek some professional medical help and you are on your way back into life.